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What continent does Ecuador come from?

Ecuador is a country in South America.

Ecuador (Spanish: Repú blica del Ecuador, English: The Republic of Ecuador), referred to as Ecuador, is a member of the Union of South American Nations. It is located in the northwest of South America, bordering Colombia in the north, Peru in the south and the Pacific Ocean in the west. Together with Chile, it is a country in South America that is not adjacent to Brazil. In addition, it also governs the Galapagos Islands, which is 0/000 km away from Ecuador/Kloc.

Quito, the capital, is located at the foot of Pichincha volcano. As of 202 1, the total population of Ecuador is17.94 million. The minerals are mainly oil, mainly distributed in Guayaquil Bay, and there are also oil fields in Amazon Plain. Gold and silver are distributed in Machac and Saluma. Copper is produced in Matschak.

Recommended tourist attractions in Ecuador:

1, Statue of the Goddess of Bread Mountain

The stone statue of the goddess of Bread Mountain is located at the southern end of the city, with an altitude of183m. There is a winding mountain road leading to the top of the mountain, and there is a large stone statue of Quito goddess on the top of the mountain, which is regarded as a symbol of Quito people's struggle for independence and freedom. There is an ancient Inca temple on the mountainside. Standing here overlooking the city, Quito has a panoramic view: Pichincha volcano is misty, snowy and colorful; The towers and spires in downtown Quito reflect each other with the nearby hills and peaks.

2. Independence Square

Independence Square is the center of Quito. Around this square, there are buildings with artistic characteristics of the late Italian Renaissance. Most of these buildings are two stories with stone gates. The Catholic Church at the southern end of the square was built in 1550 and completed in18th century. It is a mixture of Arabic, Persian and Moorish architectural styles, with a green tile dome and a gray-white pillar supporting the porch.

Reference to the above content: Baidu Encyclopedia-Ecuador